The top attractions in Ayeyarwady

The Shwedagon Pagoda is certainly one of the more beautiful temples that exists. There, you can see the customs of Buddhists prayers and offerings of water and flowers. It's the most sacred temple for the Burmese because it houses the

This pagoda is very near the Shwedagon Pagoda. Inside, there is a huge reclining Buddha measuring about 70 meters long and taller than a six-story building. The pagoda was built in 1907 on behalf of the merchant Sir-Phoe Tha and was

When travelling the Mahabandoola Road to Sule Pagoda Road you pay $ 2 to enter and $ 1 more for pictures. This sleek and small pagoda is in downtown Yangon. Its old name, Kyaik A-thote, suggests that it was built by some king mon,

We got here on a steamy night, in the monsoon season. It was my second trip to Southeast Asia, and I found a lot of surprising details. Yangon is not like other cities in the area ... it's not an old city, and became the capital in

This is one of the most sacred pagodas for Buddhists, as it houses relics of Buddha's body and hair. If you are a tourist with a camera you must pay to go in, but you will not take pictures, and nobody controls what you do once

Although Yangon is a very interesting city, I like cities which retain part of their past, although, as in the case of Yangon, this legacy has not been restored in 60 years. The main colonial era buildings are spread near the river,

Yangon airport has two terminals, one beside the other. If you are making domestic flights in Myanmar you must use the domestic terminal. It is where companies like Air KBZ, Air Myanmar, Air Bagan and Air Mandalay are located. The

There is a bus that goes from Taunggy to Yangon. You can take this bus along Inle Lake at the intersection of the road to Yangon Taunggy Nyaungshwe road. Locals have come to call that point "junction". The pick-up leading to the

This beach is the most crowded beach, frequented mainly by the increasing Burmese middle class, especially residents of Yangon, who come here to spend a few days on the beach. There are lots of people selling things here and seafood

Pathein is a major port city and the hub to the two most popular beaches of Yangon: Ngwe Saung and Chaung Tha. Myanmar's fourth largest city and one of the most important ports Ayeyarwady Delta. On the east bank of the River Pathein,

The truth is that it is one of the most frustrating experiences, but you have to jump through hoops to make your trip to Myanmar. In August 2011, after reaching the city, I had a lot of trouble. Switching to Kyats can not be done in

The centre of Yangon is not a square, but the confluence of four streets. In the middle, there is the Sule Pagoda which isn't round, but octagonal plan that is transmitted to the pagoda. This is also kilometre zero for all the roads

An awesome beach close to Yangon. Cheaper than Ngapali, but more expensive than Chaungtha, where most Burmese tourists go. Here you will find mainly foreign tourists. The beach is amazing and the hotels incredible. I will talk about a

The city of Yangon has two stunning pagodas, the first, and the most famous, is the Shwedagon Pagoda, while the other is the Botahtaung pagoda. The second is on the street that bears the same name. It has a stupa filled with a mirror.

Yangon's Chinatown is near the city centre. It's an outdoor market full of stalls selling everything imaginable. The smell of many species is special, it's quite an experience. There are stalls with ducks hanging in the windows,

Rangoon's Chinatown is a great neighborhood for backpackers, as you'll find a lot of cheap hostels nestled in the streets. There are also some sports shops, restaurants, and a great atmosphere, particularly around the huge market.

This is a park that is very close to the Shwedagon Pagoda. It is popular with couples who like to hang out under the shady tress in the sweltering sun of Yangon. You can rent small boats to cross the lake.

Zaw Hein Agency arranged the trip to Myanmar. This entailed 5 people arriving on flights leaving on different days and at different times. They arranged everything from internal flights, hotels, transfers, guides, the boat trip from